Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary by Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau (1932-2017)
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| Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 7, 2022 | |
| Wisdom 18:6-9 Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19 Luke 12:32-48 |
Israel took courage from God’s promises. Faith in our salvation pleases God. We live responsibly since Jesus comes soon. |
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Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 14, 2022 |
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| Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - August 15, 2022 | |
| Revelation 11:19-12:1-6,10 1 Corinthians 15:20-27 Luke 1:39-56 |
A woman clothed with the sun. Christ, the first to rise He has raised up the lowly. |
| Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 21, 2022 | |
| Isaiah 66:18-21 Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Luke 13:22-30 |
God will gather his people at Jerusalem. Trials are a discipline from the Lord. Gentiles too will come into God’s kingdom. |
| Twenty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 28, 2022 | |
| Sirach 3:17-29 Hebrews 12:18-24 Luke 14:1,7-14 |
The humble will find favor with the Lord. With Jesus Christ, we have come close to a gentle God. God will exalt those who humble themselves. |
| Twenty-third Sunday of Ordnary Time - September 4. 2022 | |
| Wisdom 9:13-18 Philemon 9-10,12-17 Luke 14:25-33 |
God’s will is supreme and sovereign No longer a slave but a brother. Disciples leave all else behind. |
| Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 11, 2022 | |
| Exodus 32:7 – 11, 13-14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-32 |
God does not punish sinners who repent. Christ came to save sinners. Heaven rejoices over one repentant sinner. |
| Twenty-fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 18, 2022 | |
| Amos 8:4-7 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Luke 16:1-13 |
God will take vengeance on those who oppress the poor. Pray for leaders also, for God wants all to be saved. You cannot be the slave of God and of money. |
| Twenty-sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time - September 25, 2022 | |
| Amos 6:1,4-7 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Luke 16:19-31 |
Woe to the complacent. The proper use of material goods. The Rich Man and the Poor Man |
| Twenty-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 2, 2022 | |
| Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 2 Timothy 1:6-8,13-14 Luke 17:5-10 |
The righteous shall live by their faith. Guard the truth entrusted to you. Lord, increase our faith! |
| Twenty-eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 9, 2022 | |
| 2 Kings 5:14-17 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Luke 17:11-19 |
Naaman needs to remember the God of Israel. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead. Remember to express gratitude. |
| Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 16, 2022 | |
| Exodus 17:8-13 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 Luke 18:1-8 |
Hands held up in prayer assure victory. Remain faithful to what you have learned. God will answer those who call out in prayer. |
| Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 23, 2022 | |
| Sirach 35:12-14,16-18 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 Luke 18:9-14 |
The Lord hears the cry of the poor. The Lord will rescue me from every evil The Lord hears the prayer of the humble. |
| Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 30, 2022 | |
| Wisdom 11:22 - 12:2 Thessalonians 1:11 - 2:2 Luke 19:1-10 |
The Lord is full of mercy and compassion. Work; do not wonder about the end. He has come to save the lost. |
| Thirty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time - November 6, 2022 | |
| 2 Maccabees 7: 1-2, 9-14 2 Thessalonians 2:16 - 3:5 Luke 20:27-38 |
Seven brothers give up their lives for resurrection. God guards us against the evil one. Jesus affirms the teaching on life after death. |
| Thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time - November 13, 2022 | |
| Malachi 3:19-20 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 Luke 21:5-19 |
There will come a day when God will correct evil. Be faithful and not lazy in Christian living. The day of the Lord is surely coming. |
| Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - November 20, 2022 | |
| 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalm 122:1-5 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 |
God’s choice, David, is anointed as king. We long for the Lord’s house. We were brought into the kingdom of Christ. Our King, a Crucified Lord, grants salvation. |
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